Overview

The Applied Conservation Genetics with Wildlife Forensics (Online Learning) programme at The University of Edinburgh is designed as an institutional collaboration between the University of Edinburgh and SASA (Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture), a government facility which houses the UK wildlife DNA forensics laboratory.

Explore how genetic data is applied to conservation management and wildlife law enforcement to address challenges facing the sector.

There is global recognition of the benefits of using genetic data to support wildlife conservation and management decisions. However, implementation of genetic approaches is still rare, partly due to a lack of personnel with the knowledge and skills to apply theoretical and practical population genetics to conservation practice.

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access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengths
try different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you develop
get help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobs
attend careers events and practice interviews
get information and advice to help you make informed decisions

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quality management in wildlife forensic science

Reporting forensic evidence

Population genetics for conservation breeding

Conservation genetics for reintroductions, translocations and population monitoring

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip: 120 credits

PgCert: 60 credits

PgProfDev: up to 50 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Genetics View 9 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in biological, biochemical, forensic science or veterinary sciences or a related science discipline.

It may also consider your application if you have a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in a related scientific area, for example molecular biology research/ forensics laboratory work. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply.

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Tuition Fees

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6366 GBP / year

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6366 GBP / year

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Additional Details

PgDip - GBP 12,735 per full

PgCert - GBP 6,370 per full

PgProfDev: 10 credits £1,065; 20 credits £2,125

Funding

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